8 Lakeside Trails in Indiana Where Hoosiers Can Get Their Nature Fix
I love living in Indiana, and one of my favorite things about our state is how we can find peaceful nature spots without driving for hours. We have gorgeous lakeside trails tucked into state parks, national forests, and wildlife areas that let us escape the everyday hustle. Whether you want...
Analysis Finds Expanding Hoosier Forest Could Net $235M Yearly Benefits
BLOOMINGTON — Lawmakers and conservation groups are renewing a push in early 2026 to expand Indiana’s only federally designated wilderness area and create a new national recreation area within the Hoosier National Forest. The proposal would enlarge the Charles Deam Wilderness, established by Congress in 1982, and...
Indiana Homeowners: Experts Urge Awareness of Sinkhole Warning Signs
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Ind. — Indiana homeowners in parts of the state face a moderate to high risk of sinkholes, and experts say early warning signs often appear quietly before serious ground failures occur....
Accident investigation underway after fatal crash in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person is dead after an accident just before 11 p.m. Saturday night. IMPD were dispatched to a personal injury accident in the 1400 block of East Washington Street where there was “at least one vehicle involved,” IMPD said in a press release shortly after the crash. The occupant of the one […]
One person dead following shooting incident in Indiana
INDIANA — A 17-year-old boy died early Sunday morning after an officer-involved shooting at High Dive Park Pavilion in Elkhart, police said. According to the Elkhart Police Department, officers responded to the park’s parking lot just before 1:50 a.m. after noticing a suspicious vehicle parked after the park had...
Man killed after rear-ending excavator on Indy’s near east side
INDIANAPOLIS – An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a fiery crash on Indy’s near east side Saturday night. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of East Washington Street and North Oriental Street after receiving “multiple calls” for a...
12 Reasons Locals Say Indiana Isn’t Worth It Anymore in 2026
Hoosiers are famously low-key and loyal, the kind of people who don’t complain unless something really starts to feel off. Indiana has long been seen as steady, affordable, and predictable—in a good way. But in 2026, more locals are quietly admitting that “steady” is starting to feel a lot like stuck.
Hailey Buzbee’s family invites community to celebration of life
The family of Hailey Buzbee is inviting the public to join a celebration of life on Thursday to honor the Fishers teenager's memory.
Indiana’s Most Unusual Shop Lets You Hunt for the Weirdest Collectibles
I never expected to find a place quite like All My Relations when I first drove down Rockville Road on Indianapolis’s west side. Honestly, I’d passed by that stretch dozens of times without noticing the unassuming storefront at 7218 Rockville Road. But once I stepped inside, I realized...
8 Indiana Oriental Restaurants That Are a Full Hit With Hoosiers in 2026
I have watched Indiana’s food scene grow into something truly special over the past few years, and 2026 has been remarkable for anyone who loves Asian cuisine. The Hoosier state now boasts incredible restaurants serving everything from Korean comfort food to elegant Japanese dining, and locals cannot get enough.

















